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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.14, 3,444.39 and 1,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.14, 3,444.39 and 1,145.70 is: 1,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.14 : 3,444.39 = 1,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.14/3,444.39 = 1,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.14x = 3,444.39 × 1,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.14x = 3,946,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,237.62/2,299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.40

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